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Government Politics & Elections

In Accreditation Talks, Colleges and Accreditors Have Fewer Votes

A fraction of the number of college and university leaders have a seat at the negotiating table compared to a similar rule-making effort in 2019, an Inside Higher Ed analysis finds.

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Governance Accreditation

Experts: New Accreditation Rules Threaten Academic Freedom

The draft proposals, up for discussion this week, could change how accreditors oversee colleges and what they measure, but some say they violate existing federal law.

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Quick Takes

Trump Administration Plans Sweeping Changes to Accreditation

The Trump administration wants the agencies that oversee colleges and universities to set minimum standards for student achievement, protect viewpoint...
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Governance Accreditation

What’s the Future of Naturopathic Medicine?

Naturopathic medicine is a growing field. But the only federally recognized accreditor for such programs may lose recognition, creating complications for member institutions.

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Quick Takes

ED Names New NACIQI Member

Education Secretary Linda McMahon has appointed Siri Terjesen as the newest member of the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality...
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Opinion
Views

Accreditation at a Crossroads

Higher ed can modernize accreditation without losing its soul.

By Kathryn Skulley

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Quick Takes

NACIQI Rejects Renewal for Naturopathic Accreditor

The National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity voted against renewing recognition of the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education...
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Governance Accreditation

ED Removes NACIQI Member Who Voted Against New Chair

A McMahon appointee was quietly removed from the committee after casting a dissenting vote for a fellow ED pick for chair. Some members viewed the matter as brazenly partisan.